Buy a HVAC Companies Business in Canada
Acquire HVAC contractors and home-services companies across BC and Canada.
About This Industry
HVAC is one of the strongest SMB acquisition categories in Canada right now. Aging owner-operator demographics + recurring maintenance revenue + recession-resistant demand = ideal target.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$400k - $4M
SDE Range
$150k - $800k
Multiple Range
2.5x - 4.5x SDE
Working Capital
30-45 days of cost
Why Buy in This Industry
- Recurring maintenance and service-plan revenue
- Recession-resistant essential service
- Aging owner demographics = strong buy-side conditions
- Service-vehicle fleet and equipment as collateral
- Roll-up and add-on acquisition potential
Key Risks to Diligence
- Technician retention and recruiting
- Tools and vehicle condition
- Refrigerant handling certification
- WorkSafeBC claim history
- Service-agreement renewal rates
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
BC's heat-pump transition (driven by CleanBC and federal rebates) is creating a multi-year demand surge for residential HVAC. Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Abbotsford, and Vancouver are all strong markets.
Our Edge in This Industry
Services We Apply
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
09Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
19Integration
First 90-180 days: stabilize, retain, learn, then improve.
20Growth Plan
12-24 month growth plan after the integration period is complete.
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Ready to Buy a HVAC Business?
Start with a free 30-minute Discovery Call. We will review your situation, share what is realistic in this industry, and recommend next steps.
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